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Social media addiction from an anthropological lens. Studies done to explore the negative effects of social media have not produced any definitive findings. [34] Addiction to social media remains a controversial topic despite these mixed results and is not recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a ...
However, looking exclusively at the effect social media usage has on girls, there was a strong association between using social media and poor mental health. [46] [47] The evidence, although of mainly low to moderate quality, shows a correlation between heavy screen time and a variety of health physical and mental health problems. [7]
Internet has its impact on all age groups from elders to children. According to the article 'Digital power: exploring the effects of social media on children's spirituality', children consider the Internet as their third place after home and school. [36] One of the main effects social media has had on children is the effect of cyber bullying.
According to the Surgeon General's 2023 advisory on social media use in youth, negative mental health outcomes are particularly elevated for those who spend more than three hours per day on social ...
Research has shown that personality plays a role in addictive cell phone use. Narcissistic personality disease is commonly developed through the overuse of social media and people will portray character traits of high levels of self-importance, fantasies of unlimited success, feeling special and unique, lack of empathy, envy, and arrogance.
Social media can significantly influence body image concerns in female adolescents. [27] Young women who are easily influenced by the images of others on social media may hold themselves to an unrealistic standard for their bodies because of the prevalence of digital image alteration. Social media can be a gateway to Body dysmorphic disorder.
One study reported that overuse of social media can harm the expression of critical thought. [65] Social media use for education can be detrimental to students' mental health. One survey of teens and young adults reported that increased use of social media led to anxiety, depression, and lack of self-esteem, disrupting learning. [66]
Depending on the type of IAD (i.e., overuse of social media, gaming, gambling, etc.) will affect the types of symptoms experienced. For example, overuse of social media can lead to disruption in real-world relationships. [27] The overuse of video games can lead to a neglecting family, home, and work-related responsibilities. [27]